Kickstart Success with a Great Onboarding Experience
Why choose BambooHR® Onboarding?
Create better first days, right away
READY BEFORE DAY 1
Give new hires a head start
Great onboarding starts before the first day. Pre-onboarding packets and self-paced onboarding helps new hires start strong. Plus, automation saves you time so you can prioritize what truly matters—making sure new employees feel welcome and engaged.
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
Make paperwork quick and easy
Skip paper processes and complete essential tax forms, I-9 verifications, and direct deposit details from anywhere, before the first day. With e-signatures and document status reports, onboarding paperwork is painless.
ONBOARDING CHECKLISTS
Simplify tasks and stay organized with automation
Set up an efficient onboarding process to complete paperwork on time and keep everything organized. Take advantage of our customizable onboarding checklists to align internal teams, so everyone knows their role through automated tasks and reminders.
ONBOARDING PROGRESS DASHBOARD
Stay informed and see progress unfold
Track progress with a visual progress bar as new hires complete each step of their packet. Monitor task lists in this tab to make sure everything is ready for their first day.
ONBOARDING COMPLIANCE
Automate I-9 & E-Verify for simplified onboarding and reduced risk
Save time, reduce errors, and stay audit-ready with built-in I-9 and E-Verify workflows in BambooHR, powered by Mitratech. Whether you’re hiring on-site, remote, or hybrid, our solution submits forms instantly, flags issues early, and keeps records secure.
See how BambooHR Onboarding works
We make onboarding easier, so you can set people free to do great work
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Our Onboarding customers say it best
New hires give onboarding an A+!
“96% of our new hires say this is the best onboarding process they’ve ever been through.”
Scheherazarde Roddie-Bolden | Director of Human Resources | KIPP Nashville Public Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
How does self-onboarding work in BambooHR?
Self-onboarding lets new hires complete required steps on their own before day one. Candidate information from your BambooHR® ATS automatically populates parts of the Add Employee form; you fill in any remaining details and choose the documents to sign. BambooHR then emails the new hire so they can e-sign paperwork (like W-4s) and get started with your team.
Can new hires sign documents electronically?
Yes. BambooHR Onboarding uses e-signatures to make paperwork quick and easy. New hires can complete essential tax forms, I-9 verifications, and direct deposit details from anywhere before their first day. Signed document reports and status tracking help HR stay on top of what’s done and what’s pending.
Does BambooHR support I-9 and E-Verify compliance?
Yes. BambooHR automates I-9 and E-Verify with built-in workflows powered by Mitratech. The solution submits forms instantly, flags issues early, and keeps records secure. It works whether you’re hiring on-site, remote, or hybrid, helping reduce errors and stay audit-ready.
What can I customize in the onboarding experience?
You can tailor onboarding by role, work mode, and more using pre-built, customizable templates. Create custom tasks and checklists, select the documents each new hire needs, and include first-day details like when and where to arrive. This personalization helps new employees ramp quickly and consistently.
How do onboarding checklists and automation help my team?
Customizable onboarding checklists align internal teams so everyone knows their role. Automated tasks and reminders keep paperwork and to-dos on schedule, reducing manual follow-up. The result is a more organized process that saves time and ensures nothing slips through the cracks.
How can I track a new hire’s onboarding progress?
Use the onboarding progress dashboard to see a visual progress bar as each step is completed. You can also monitor task lists in the same tab to confirm everything is ready for a smooth first day. Document status reports provide additional visibility into what’s signed and outstanding.
How does BambooHR handle data flow during onboarding?
BambooHR keeps new-hire data organized in a single system and automatically syncs information to the BambooHR Employee Record. Candidate details from the BambooHR ATS can pre-populate the Add Employee form, minimizing manual entry. This seamless data flow reduces errors and speeds setup.
Does BambooHR help welcome new hires and build team connections?
Yes. BambooHR includes a “Get to Know You” welcome email that highlights common interests to foster close-knit teams. You can also share first-day details and create role-specific introductions. This helps new hires feel welcome, engaged, and ready to contribute.
Is offboarding included with BambooHR Onboarding?
Yes. Offboarding workflows are included to help manage employee transitions. You can create clear task lists, track completion, and ensure important steps are handled consistently. Keeping both onboarding and offboarding in one system supports a complete, organized employee lifecycle.
What integrations support onboarding in BambooHR?
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